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2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

106,754 mi
Last recorded106,754 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 USB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 106,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 106,664 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 102,632 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 102,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 99,232 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

osr lamp damaged

suspension component rust back plates rusty

Fail 17 Feb 2023 99,232 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

osr lamp damaged

suspension component rust back plates rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2022 95,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 95,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 93,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 93,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 90,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 82,559 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edges 2056016 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension components slightly corroded

both sills slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

headlamps deteriorated

slight oil leak

spare wheel fitted nearside rear

Fail 11 Feb 2019 82,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge 2056016 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edges 2056016 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension components slightly corroded

both sills slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

headlamps deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,514 miles

Oil leak oil filter ()

all 4 tyres wearing close to wear markers and perished on sidewall/tread 205/60r16

Pass 6 Feb 2017 67,595 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

front pads wearing low

Pass 8 Feb 2016 61,604 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 61,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre on limit

Pass 20 Jan 2015 94,987 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 94,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 50,323 miles

advise rear noplate in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2013 45,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s wiper smearing slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,281 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,989 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,373 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,633 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 22,769 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 18,797 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,797 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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RF52 USB is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF52 USB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RF52 USB is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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